{"id":1005,"date":"2025-09-02T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/?p=1005"},"modified":"2025-09-02T05:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T05:05:15","slug":"yards-and-stripes-a-wild-week-1-for-service-academies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/yards-and-stripes-a-wild-week-1-for-service-academies\/","title":{"rendered":"Yards And Stripes: A Wild Week 1 For Service Academies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWeek 1 of the college football season delivered plenty of drama for the service academies, and Yards and Stripes<\/em> has it all covered. Hosts Price Atkinson<\/a> and Steve Carney<\/a> break down the surprises, highlights, and what\u2019s next for Army, Navy, and Air Force.<\/p>\n

Black Knights Stumble To Start 2025<\/h2>\n

Army\u2019s opener at Michie Stadium stunned fans. The Black Knights fell 30\u201327 in double overtime to Tarleton State. Turnovers and missed field goals proved costly, though quarterback Dewayne Coleman showed promise with 229 total yards. Despite the loss, Army\u2019s season goals\u2014beating Navy, winning Commander-in-Chief\u2019s Trophy, bowl eligibility, and a strong AAC run\u2014are still on the table.<\/p>\n

Midshipmen, Falcons Start Season With Definitive Victories<\/h2>\n

Navy, meanwhile, flexed in a 52\u20137 rout of VMI. The Midshipmen showcased a dynamic one-two punch at quarterback. Starter Blake Horvath was efficient through the air, while Braxton Woodson ripped off explosive touchdown runs. The offense piled up more than 550 yards, leaving fans excited about the depth and versatility Brian Newberry\u2019s squad can bring to the American Conference race.<\/p>\n

Air Force also opened strong, cruising past Bucknell 49\u201313. Quarterback Josh Johnson added a new wrinkle by throwing two touchdown passes, something the Falcons struggled to do last season. With nearly 270 yards on the ground and big plays through the air, Troy Calhoun\u2019s team looked sharp on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n

Navy Looks For 2-0 Start, While Army Hopes To Rebound<\/h2>\n

Looking ahead, only two of the three academies will play in Week 2.\u00a0 Navy opens conference play against UAB, while Army faces a major road test at Kansas State.\u00a0 The Midshipmen look to improve to 2-0 against a jump in competition.\u00a0 Meanwhile, the Black Knights will look for any chance to get out from the proverbial 8-ball and avoid an 0-2 start.<\/p>\n

With one week in the books, service academy football already feels like a roller coaster\u2014and Yards and Stripes<\/em> is your front-row seat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Listen To This Weeks Episode Of Yards And Stripes Now!<\/h2>\n

Listen to “Yards And Stripes: A Wild Week 1 For Service Academies” on Spreaker.<\/a>
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